ILCN Lung Cancer News
ILCN Lung Cancer News


  • To Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Lung Cancer, Consider the Tumor Microenvironment

    To Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Lung Cancer, Consider the Tumor Microenvironment

    Beth Fand Incollingo
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    During an oral abstract session on Monday afternoon, four researchers will review data that suggest transforming the tumor microenvironment to an immunomodulatory state may have a major influence on cancer outcomes.


  • Oral Abstract Presentations to Focus on the Application of Multidisciplinary Care

    Oral Abstract Presentations to Focus on the Application of Multidisciplinary Care

    Leah Lawrence
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    On Monday, August 8, four researchers will share data showing the benefits of multidisciplinary care in lung cancer, including how it can be applied in geriatric oncology to improve care for an increasingly aging population.


  • Vienna’s Museums and Historical Sites Range from Cultural to Quirky

    Vienna’s Museums and Historical Sites Range from Cultural to Quirky

    Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    With famous historical residents from Mozart to Freud, there’s no shortage of museums and historical sites to explore. Keep reading for recommendations from local WCLC attendees to help plan your stay in the City of Music.


  • mRNA Cancer Vaccines Show Early Clinical Promise

    mRNA Cancer Vaccines Show Early Clinical Promise

    Fred Gebhart
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    At Sunday’s Opening Plenary, pioneering researcher Christoph Huber shared data that gives clinicians and patients reason to hope.


  • Researchers Present Significant Trial Results During WCLC 2022

    Researchers Present Significant Trial Results During WCLC 2022

    Cody Holt
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    On Sunday, nine abstract presentations offered a look at data from NELSON, CodeBreaK, and more. Keep reading for part 1 of our coverage and stay tuned for part 2 in future editions.


  • As E-Cig Debate Continues, Evidence Shows They May Benefit Some Smokers

    As E-Cig Debate Continues, Evidence Shows They May Benefit Some Smokers

    Carolyn Dresler, MD, MPA
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    For a subset of people who had not planned to quit combustible cigarettes, real-world data show that e-cigarettes helped them to do just that.


  • Awards Session Highlights Significant Contributions from Researchers in Surgery, Radiation Oncology, and SCLC

    Awards Session Highlights Significant Contributions from Researchers in Surgery, Radiation Oncology, and SCLC

    John Austin
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Honorees Drs. Isabelle Opitz, Yuko Nakayama, and Stephen Liu will each give state-of-the-art award lectures tomorrow afternoon, Monday, August 8, during WCLC 2022.


  • See WCLC 2022’s Top-Rated Abstracts During Monday’s Presidential Symposium

    See WCLC 2022’s Top-Rated Abstracts During Monday’s Presidential Symposium

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Tomorrow’s program also includes a broad range of other educational and networking events, including an opportunity to meet with poster presenters in the Exhibit Hall to discuss their research.


  • IASLC President-Elect Says International Collaboration Needs to Remain a Priority

    IASLC President-Elect Says International Collaboration Needs to Remain a Priority

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    In a Q&A with ILCN, Dr. Paul Van Schil looks ahead at his goals for the association during his upcoming term as president and offers a list of his top recommendations for fun and education during WCLC 2022.


  • As Lung Cancer Treatment Evolves, the Role of Radiotherapy is Shifting

    As Lung Cancer Treatment Evolves, the Role of Radiotherapy is Shifting

    Beth Fand Incollingo
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    A joint educational session with the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology will consider where radiation best fits amid new lung cancer treatment trends involving immunotherapies, biomarkers, and more.